Grain-shocker.



C.r R. RANEY.

GRAIN sHoCKER.

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APPLICATION FILED JULY 15| 1915- Patented Apr. 17, 1917.

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C. R. RANEY.

GRAIN SHOCKER.

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Patented Apr. 17, 1917.

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. binder ITE@ STATE PATENT ltllthlllQlll@ CLEMMA R. RANEY, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOR TO INTERNATIONAI HARVESTER COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY, A CORPORATION OF NEW JERSEY.

GRAIN-SHOCKER.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Apr. il?, i917.

Application filed July 15, 1915. Serial No. 39,990. y

To all whom t may concern Be it known that I, CLEMMA It. RANEY, a citizen of the United States, residing at Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Grain-Shockers, ot' which the following is a full, clear, and exact specification.

My invention relates to grain shockers.

It has for its object to deliver the sheaves ejected from a binder to a grain shocker in au improved manner whereby the capacity oi' the shear' delivery mechanism is increased and the necessity for providing special means controlling the time of operation of the shear discharging mechanism of the binder is minimized. A further object of my invention is to improve the sheaf delivery mechanism and controlling mechanismy of a grain shocker in such a manner as t0 produce a simple, rugged and efficient construction wherein the wear and tear upon the parts is also materially decreased. I attain these objects by an improved construction and combination of sheaf delivery mechanism and controllinov mechanism therefor vherein a plurality or slieaf delivery members operate to deliver the sheaves from the to the shock receptacle of the shocker.

In the accompanying drawings I have shown, for purposes of illustration, one emcodinient which my invention may assume in practice.

In these drawings* Figure l is a plan view of a shocker equipped with my improvement;

Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the same;

Fig. 3 is a iront elevation of the sheaf delivery mechanism carried on the shocker frame;

Fig. el is a detail view showing the sheai delivery members and the clutch controlling mechanism lf ig. 5 is a detail side elevation of the fork clutch and controlling mechanism therefor;

Fig. 6 is an end elevation of the mechanism shown in F ig. 5.

In 'these drawings I have illustrated my invention as applied'to a shocker of the general type described and claimed in my application, ISerial llo. ZBOG, :filed July 2l, i910, the shocker being connected at the rear end at stubbleward side of a binder i and embodying substantially the elements set forth therein, incli'ld'ing the Ytrame 2, the wheels 3, the rea1"\.'ardly movable, normally prostrate shock receptacle el, the binding mechanism 5, compressing mechanism (l, and dumping mechanism 7, all controlled by the usual clutch mechanism S and operating in timed relation with the sheaf delivery mechanism, which is disposed in front of the receptacle i and acts to deliver a sheet ejected from the binder deck l to the receptacle si.

In my present improvement, as distinguished from the single shearc delivery inember shown in the above mentioned application, I nrovide a plurality oic shear" delivery members U and lO, each ci which is adapted to receive sheaves as they are ejected from the binder deck l by the discharge mechanism 1l of the binder and the supplemental sheatV ejecting mechanism l2. is in `the construction set forth in another copending application, Serial No. 801,52?, tiled November 17, 19153, these sheai delivery members are each controlled by a clutch 13 and a. clutch controlling member i located upon the binder deck in the path of a sheai' delivered from the binder, this controlling member being operatively connected to plurality of sheaf stopping members 15 mounted upon a rocking member le, which is in turn connected to the clutch 13. The rod li shown in Fig. 3 passes through a slotted leiv a' ll() above the pivot and is connected by means of link lati to a depending arm H2 iiXed on the rocking member 1G, and by means oi' these pivot connections the rocking member 1G is controlled by the clutch controlling member l-i, as well ly means ci the shea'f stopping members l5, which are mounted directly upon said rocking member. Each of these sheaf delivery members 9 and l0 also coperates with size control mechanism ot the type described in my cope-nding application, Serial No. 743,740, filed January 23, i913, in which the mechanism controlling the binding and dumping oi' the shock is actuated by the sheaf delivery member when the sheaves have reached a predetermined height in the receptacle et, the clutch mechanism 8 then being tripped into operation. T iis mechanism includes a trip member i7 movable with each tori; and normally running alternately on the upper and lower surfaces of an arcuate cam 28 until, when the shock in the receptacle 11 has reached a certain height, this trip member 17 is reversed in its movement and in going back over the upper surface of the cam 28, throws a trip 19, which is connected through a spring and link connection 20 to the clutch 8.

These sheaf delivery members 9 and 10 are movable alternately into position beneath the discharging mechanism 11 on the binder and are successively movable upward and rearward to deliver the sheaves to the shock receptacle 1. They are preferably driven from a single power shaft 21rotated by any suitable means; as, for instance, in the manner described in any of my applications mentioned above. This shaft 21 is provided with a. plurality of oppositely disposed cranks 22 and 23, and these cranks 22 and 23 are preferably connected through resilient pitmen 211 and 25 and rock arms 25 of the construction described in application Serial No, 573,106, led July 21, 1910, to a fork shaft 26, which is fixed to a supplementary or front frame 27 at the front of the shocker frame 2. Movable with each of these pitmen, and rotated upon the fork shaft 26 through driving connections of the type described in my copending application Serial No. 542,535, filed January 17, 1913,

are the shea-f delivery members 9 and 10.

Movable with each of these delivery members is also a clutch actuating member 17. As shown, these clutch actuating members move in opposite directions across the opposite sides of a double winged c-am 28 carried on a bracket 29 on the shaft 2G, the members 17 preferably being in the form of rollers and passing successively on the upper and lower surfaces of the cams 23 as a shock is built up in the receptacle 11 after the manner described above in my cepending application, Serial No. 713,710, filed January 23, 1913. ln this construction, however, the tripping member 19 is engaged by the roller 17 on each delivery member and is itself pivoted at a single point 30 on the stud or lug extending above the cam surfaces 28 on the bracket 29 so that a roller 17 moving back over either of the upper cam surfaces can actuate it.

As the forks 9 and 10 move rearward in building up a shock, it is also to be noted that they are so guided in their movement that they build in the sheaf receptacle 1 a shock in which the heads of the sheaves converge or overlap and the butts diverge. This l here accomplish by each time deflecting the same fork to the same side of the receptacle, as distinguished from my previous constructions, wherein a single fork is used and deflected to different sides of the receptacle. ln bringing about such a fork movement, a plurality of stationary guides 31 and 32 are provided, of substantially the same conformation, but cppositely curved at their front ends, As shown, the guide 31 has a curved portion 33 extending upward and laterally in such a manner that as the fork adjacent the binder is raised, through I bers working alternately, as they must by reason of their driving connection 21 and 22, these members will move upwardly and laterally in such a. manner as effectually to clear the bundle discharging mechanism of the binder, at the same time that they avoid conflict one with the other.

lt will also be noted that as the forks move rearward to deliver sheaves to the shock receptacle, they are each cushioned and given a return kick or impulse by a plurality of springs 35, 36, which in general perform the function described in my application Serial No. 742,535, filed January 17, 1913. Of these springs, the former are connected between the front of the frame 2 and a. fixed part movable with the fork; as, for instance, to a part movable with the controlling member 17. The springs 36, shown herein, however, are coiled about the rear ends of the guides 31 and 32 and are preferably provided with suitable collars or compression members 37 engageable with the rollers 31 on the sheaf delivery members 9 and 10 when the latter approach their sheaf delivering positions. 1n this construction it is to be noted that while the functions ob tained by the double spring mechanism substantially those described in my co-pending application mentioned above, a far greater simplicity of the spring mechanism and a materially reduced cost of manufacture is made possible.

Cooperating with these sheaf delivery members 9 and 10, and acting to time the movement of the saine, is the clutch controlling mechanism 111-, 15, 1G, etc., whichv controls the clutch 13 on the shaft 21. 1n the present construction the member 16 is connected to the tripping member 141 and rocked in substantially the saine manner as in my copending application, Serial No. 301,527, liled November 17 1913, mentioned above, and a single spring 3S acts to hold clutch controlling member 39 in the path of the step dog 10 of the clutch. lt will be noted, however, that upon the member 16 a second controlling member 4:1 `is provided which is so disposedV with respect to the member 39 that, with that member, it acts to interrupt the movement of the clutch dog e() after each halt' revolution of the latter', the members 39 and -ll alternating in their function of interrupting the action of the clutch. Tracing this action through to the sheaf delivery members 9 and 10, it will be seen that by this mechanism these sheaf delivery members are successively driven from sheaf receiving to sheai discharging position and back again, the clutch mechanism 13 being thrown out temporarily when one ot the same has returned to its sheat receiving position and remaining` out until the next sheaf discharged from the binder deck causes it to be again connected.

Cooperating with this mechanism is also the mechanism for rendering the sheaf delivery mechanism inoperative, which I have also specifically improved, the same preferably taking the form of a plain flat strap or rod l2 resiliently connected at t3 at a point above the knetter and needle operating links 51. is shown, this rod is actuated in the manner described in my copending application, Serial No. 742,535, filed January 17, 1913, when the binding mechanism is operated through the links 51. rThis operation is, of course, not changed. It will, however, be noted that the rod l2 does not in this construction engage with the stop dog l0 in any way, the lower end simply moving through a guide or slotted way de carried on the frame to engage the side of the front controlling member 39, as shown in Figs. 5 and G, and thereby cause the same to be held in and the sheaf delivery mechanism to be rendered inoperative.

ln the oparation of my improved ccnstruction, the sheail delivery members 9 and 10 are successively actuated as sheaves are ejected from the binding mechanism of the binder by the discharge arms 11 through the controlling or tripping member lll on the binder deck, and if necessary by the action of the stop members 15, all in a wellknown manner. F or instance, let us assume that the members 10 are in the position shown in Figs. 1 and 2. A bundle trips ofi' the clutch 13. As the sheaf delivery member 10 moves backward, the member 9 will obviously move forward, or to shea receiving position, the two members then moving in opposite directions along their curved guides 31 and so that when the member 10 is delivering its sheaf to the shoclr receptacle il, the sheaf delivery member 9 will be receiving another sheaf from the binding mechanism on the binder. So far as the controlling mechanism is concerned, it is also obvious that, by means of the two controlling members 39 and e1, the trip dog or clutch dog #l0 or" the clutch 13 will be interrupted in its movement at each halt revolution, each sheaf delivery member being set in operation by the shealwhich is to be carried thereby acting upon the tripping member le or the stopping members 15. lt will also be noted that as each sheaf delivery member moves rearward, it will act to coi press its spring 36 in such a manner as to store up the requisite energy therein to give the delivery' member the desired backward kick or separating movement, tending to withdraw its tines from the delivered bundle. Gbviously, as each sheat goes bach-- ward, its clutch controlling member 17 will pass over its cam surface 28 and as it returns to sheaf receiving position will also pass under this cam surface. This will continue until the sheaves in the shock receptacle have reached a certain height, when the fork will be unable to move down tar enough in the receptacle to let the roller 17 pass under the cam. llVhen this occurs, the roller 1?, through its driving connection, will be carried back over the top of the cam and will trip the tripping member 19 controlling the clutch 8, thus throwing the binding, compressing and dumping mechanism oit' the shocker inte operation. llVhile this mechanism is operating and the shock is being compressed, bound and dumped, the clutch controlling member Ll2 will move down in the guide lll in such a manner as to hold the clutch 13 out oit operation, both of the controlling members 39 and l1. being held in clutch engaging position by the member l). (Fig. and the clutch remaining out ot operation until the compressing, binding and dumping opera tion is completed.

lt is to be noted that in this construction, wherein a plurality otsheaf delivery members is used, the time which must cla@ c between thedelivery of each sheaf in a single-fork shocker is reduced by one-hall. This results in a material increase in capacity of the shocker, enabling it to operate under the most extreme conditions. lt further acts to minimize the necessity for separate control mechanism for the discharging mechanism on the binder, the time interval during which a sheai" delivery member is not in sheaf receiving position being so reduced that the necessity for locking the mechanism to prevent a sheal3 from being ejected when the sheaf delivery member is out ot position is proportionately reduced. lt will also be noted that the wear and tear upon the parts is but halt that where a single sheal3 delivery member is used and that a strong, simple and etlicient mechanism is obtained. These and other advantages of my improvement will be clearly apparent, however, to one skilled in this art.

lWhile l have in this application specifically described one embodiment which my invention may assume in practice, it will be understood that this form is chosen for purposes of illustration, and that the invention itself is in nowise limited, thereto er to the Aso Las,

specific details set forth, the same being capable of use in other forms and of modification without departing from its spirit.

1vVhat I claim as new is:

1. In combination, a binder, sheaf discharging mechanism thereon, a plurality of oscillatory sheaf delivery members receiving sheaves therefrom, and means for moving the same alternately in opposite directions.

2. In combination, sheaf discharging mechanism, a plurality of sheaf delivery members receiving sheaves therefrom, and

means for moving the same in opposite directions through cliverging paths.

` 3. In combination, a plurality of normally prostrate upwardly movable oscillatory sheaf delivery members, and means for moving the same successively to and from the same initial position.

4L. In combination, a plurality of oscillating sheaf delivery members, and means for moving the same successively through diverging paths from a common starting point which they successively occupy.

5. In combination, sheaf discharging mechanism, a shock receptacle, a plurality of oscillatory sheaf delivery members, and operating means therefor moving one of the same into sheaf receiving position adjacent said discharging mechanism while another delivers a sheaf to said receptacle.

6. In a grain shocker, sheaf discharging mechanism, an oscillatory sheaf delivery member receiving sheaves therefrom, means coperating therewith including a second sheaf delivery member movable into position adjacent said sheaf discharging mechanism as said first mentioned member is moved away therefrom.

7. In combination, sheaf binding and discharging mechanism, a normally prostrate shock receptacle, and means including a plurality of successively acting normally prostrate sheaf delivery members receiving sheaves from said binding and discharging mechanism and delivering the same prostrate in said receptacle.

8. In combination, a binder, sheaf discharging mechanism thereon, a plurality of upwardly swinging sheaf delivery members pivoted on a common axis, and means for moving the same in opposite directions through diverging paths and returning the same successively through the same path to a single starting point.

9. In a shocker, a shock receptacle, a frame, a plurality of movable sheaf delivery members pivoted on said frame for delivering sheaves to said receptacle, operating mechanism therefor, and means for moving said sheaf delivery members through diverging paths as they swing about their pivots.

10. In a shocker, a shock receptacle, a frame, a plurality of upwardly and rearwardly movable sheaf delivery members piv- Y said shock setting mechanism set in opera-.

tion by any one of said delivery members.

13. In a grain shocker, shock setting mechanism, mechanism including a plurality of swinging sheaf delivery members delivering sheaves thereto, and means controlling said setting mechanism set in operation by one of said delivery members when the shock has reached a predetermined size?.

14:. In a grain shocker, shock setting mechanism, mechanism including a plurality of swinging sheaf delivery members deliver- 'ing sheaves thereto, and means controlling said setting mechanism vset in operation by any one of said delivery members when the shock has reached a predetermined size.

15. In a grain shocker, a frame, a sheaf delivery member pivoted thereon, a guiding bail therefor carried on said frame, and a coiled spring encircling said bail and disposed in the path of movement of said delivery member.

16. In a grain shocker, a frame, a sheaf delivery member pivoted thereon, a guiding bail therefor carried on said frame, a sliding connection between said member and bail, and a coiled spring encircling said bail and engageable by said connection.

17. In a grain shocker, a frame, a sheaf delivery member pivoted thereon, an arcuate guiding bail therefor, and a coiled spring encircling one end of said bail disposed at one end of the path of movement of said delivery member.

18.-In a grain shocker,a frame, a crank shaft thereon having a plurality of cranks thereon, a shaft disposed adjacent said crank shaft, pitmen connecting the cranks on said crank shaft to said second shaft, and a plurality of sheaf delivery members operatively connected to said second shaft and pitmen.

19. In a grain shocker, la frame, a plurality of sheaf delivery members thereon, operating mechanism therefor including a clutch, and means controlled by the sheaves delivered to said delivery members for disconnecting said clutch at a plurality of points.

20. In a grain shocker, a frame, aplurality of sheaf delivery members thereon, operating means therefor including a clutch, clutch releasing mechanism including a plurality of clutch controlling members in turn controlled by the sheaves delivered to said delivery members.

2l. In a` grain shocker, a frame, a plurality "thereon, a clutch controllingmember pivoted on saidL cam member-and projecting to a point adjacent each of its surfaces, clutch mechanism operatively connected to said member, and means on each of said delivery members engageable with said cam surfaces and with said clutch lcontrolling member.

23. In a grain shocker, a frame, a plurality of sheaf delivery members thereon, operating mechanism therefor including a clutch having a rotating dog, a plurality of clutch controlling.members engageable with saidV dog at different points in its travel and themselves controlled by the sheaves delivered to said delivery members, automatic binding mechanism for binding the sheaves delivered by said delivery members, and means controlled by said binding mechanism for rendering said clutch controlling members inoperative.

Q-i. In a grain shocker, a frame, a plurality of sheaf delivery members thereon, operating mechanism therefor including a clutch having a rotating dog, a plurality of clutch controlling members engageable with said dog at dierent points in its travel and themselves controlled by the sheaves delivered to said delivery members, automatic binding mechanism for binding the sheaves delivered by said delivery members, and a member movable upon actuation of said binding mechanism to throw one of said clutch controlling members out of the path of said dog.

25. In a grain shocker, a frame, a plurality of sheaf delivery members thereon, operat- Copies of this patent may be obtained for ve cents each, by addressing ing mechanism therefor including a clutch having a rotating dog, tripping mechanism for said clutch including a plurality of clutch controlling members engageable With said dog after each half revolution of the same, automatic binding mechanism for binding the shock built by said delivery members, a guide carried on said frame adjacent said controlling members, and a member operable by said binding mechanism and movable in said guide engageable with one of said clutch controlling members.

26. In a shocker, a plurality of sheaf delivery members, actuating means therefor including a single controlling clutch, shock binding mechanism, and means under the control of said shock binding mechanism for disconnecting the sheaf delivery members from their actuating means by throwing out said clutch during the shock binding operation.

2T. In a shocker, a plurality of successively acting sheaf delivery members, actuating means therefor, and means set in operation when the shock has reached a predetermined size for disconnecting the sheaf delivery members from their actuating means.

28. In a shocker, a plurality of successively acting sheaf delivery members, a common actuating shaft therefor, a single clutch controlling said shaft, a plurality of pawls controllihg said clutch, and means for throwing said pawls simultaneously into operative relation with said clutch.

29. In a shocker, a plurality of successively acting shea-f delivery members, a common actuating shaft therefor, a single clutch controlling said shaft, a plurality of pawls controlling said clutch, and means setin operation when the shock has reached a predetermined size for throwing said paivls simultaneously into operative relation with said clutch.

30. In a shocker, a plurality of sheaf delivery members, actuating means therefor including a single controlling clutch, and means for rendering said clutch ineffective when the sheaf has reached a predetermined size.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

CLEMMA R. RANEY.

the Commissioner of Patents,

Washington, D. C.

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